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Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
A BULLS ADVENTURE.
A Queer story Told in Stratford.


 STAMFORD, Conn.,, Aug. S.-ElDert Hurd, the milkman who lives on the Putney road; has a lively blonde bull and a charming bru- nette daughter. All the neighbors are afraid of the former and all the neighbors' boys are crazy about the latter. Last Saturday night the bull broke loose from his stall, and after foraging around the garden-sass crop found the back door open. He entered and helped himself to pan of apples, and the folks be- ing out he poked open the kitchen door and went in. Instead of coming out the way he entered he chose the parlor door, and as soon as he crossed the threshold rotten board gave way and the ugly beast descended to the cellar. The good folks did not return until bedtime. and no lamps were lighted. Doors were closed all around and quietness pre- vailed.
 The next morning Mary, the pretty daugh- ter, insisted that she heard groans during the night, but she was laughed at and no more was thought of it. The whole family started early for day at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, and came home soon enough for Mary to be in when her lover came. Soon after dark he knocked at the front door, and to escape mosquitoes the couple entered the parlor.
 Mary started for the shelf for match and down she went, landing plump on the Jersey bulls back. Her exclamation was one of surprise rather than pain, and her lover quickly ran to learn the cause. Quicker than wink he landed in Mary's arms, and the situation became decidedly interesting. It took more than an hour to straighten matters out so that sparkling could be resumed, and everybody, including the old folks, promised dead silence
 The story of the accident leaked out this morning, and is enjoyed none the less be- cause it is true.-New York Sun.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
NoveIToboppannIn.

The new roller toboggan slide at Belknap's bathing pavilion at Seaside Park, Bridge port, is in operation. The toboggans used are the same as those on iced toboggan slides, the only difference being in the slide, which runs on rollers. The end of the slide runs far out under the water. When the tobog- gan comes down at mile -a-ninute speed, with one, two or three riders arrayed in bath ing suits on Eoard, it strikes the water and bounds, slides and rebounds like a stone sent skipping over the water. The water and foam flies in broad sheets as the tobeggan slides over and through it. As a rule the sliders go forty feet on the water after leav- ing the slide. Then down they go under the water, toboggan and all, to come up a moment afterwards and. swim back to the shore, floating the toboggan ahead of them.
 Four toboggans were constantly running
 while the tide was ripe, and a crowd of anus ed spectators watched the novel performance.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
PERSONAL JOTFINGs
About New Haven People and eth,
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About New Haven People and ether
 People.
 Mrs. Dr. Morrell and niece with Mrs. Will liam Warren are at the Pawnee Hotel, Mar tha's Vineyard, for the remainder of the sea- son.
 MT. Alfred, Miss Kittie and Mary Mccarthy in company with Miss Josephine S. Lebrun started Saturday morning for a two weeks' stay at Asbury Park, N. J.
 The Hon. Samuel Fessenden, of Stamford is down east with the New York Yacht club, of which he is member. He owns and sails the Eclipse, not one of the racers, but all the more comfortable.
 Co.,, began weeks vacation trip yesterday. He will visit New York and Coney Island, doing the entire distance on foot, and will also walk back to New Haven.
 Mrs. Fannie H. Sanborn, who has spent the past seven years in Colorado Springs, Col, returned east last Friday, and after spending a few weeks on the Berkshire Hills will visit her many friends in this city.
 Frank E. Robbins has been voted license to preach by the Baptist church of Water bury and will enter the Connecticut Literary institution September 1, preparatory to a course at the Newton Theological seminary.
 Miss Emma I. Andrews, of No. 383 Orange street, returned yesterday from Hartsville, Mass, after spending few weeks with Mrs J. J. Hart. Miss Andrews thinks that there is no place to spend the summer season like the Maple Grove Farm on the Berkshire Hills.
 Among the summer visitors at Litchfield are the following prominent educators: President Barnard and Professors Goodnow and Monroe of Columbia; President Dwight and Professor Hoppin of Yale, and Professor Stickney, formerly of Trinity.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
THE RED MEN.

Reservation of Connecticut - The Forming of the Great Council For This State.
 The following circular was issued yester- day:
 Reservation of Connecticut of the Improved
 Order of Red Men, Wigwam of the Deputy
 Great Sachem, New Haven, Conn, Eighth Sun, Sturgeon Moon, G. s. D. 396. To the Past Sachems of Connecticut Tribes In answer to inquiries received this in-
 formation is submitted:
 The Great council of Connecticut to be formed on the sleep of the eleventh sun will be composed of the following past sachems, whose names are given in seniority of rank, viz:
 Henry L. Hill, Carlos Smith. John E. Hunt, Ham, monassett tribe No. 1, New Haven.
 E, Howard Geer, Pierre D. Peltier, Sonquassen Charles ". skiff, J. M. Smith, Paugussett tribe s. Howard Mead, zebulon R. Robbins, Mohican A. T. Hale, John McGinley, NehaAtic tribe No 5, James H: chapin, H. K. White, Moutowese tribe Frederick N. Drew, William Powe. wepawaug Robert Q. Gates, William J. Clark, Pootatuck tribe No. 8, Birmingham.
 Thomas s. Ladd, A. E. Clark, Nonnewauk tribe No. 9, Seymour.
 The elective chiefs of the Great council are great prophet, great sachem, great senior sagamore, great junior sagamore, great chief of records and great keeper of wampum.
 The appointed chiefs are great sannap, great mishinewa, great guard of the e.wigwam and great guard of the forest.
 It is recommended that five committees of thfee members each be appointedto serve each one great sun, viz {: Finance, laws, ,state of the order returns and reports and mileage and per diem and that the great chiet's council as a whole shall constitute the board of appeals, and also the committee on charters.
 The harmony, prosperity and increase of existing tribes, the formation of new ones and the spread of Redmanship throughout the whole reservatian of Connecticut will de- pend largely upon the work of the Great council, and with the hope that the best in- terests of the order will be attained, regard less of individual wishes or preferences at the creation of the Great council, am yours in F. F. and O.,
 HENRY L. HILL, D. D. G. S.,
 for the Reservation of Connecticut
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
Another Big Card for Toxie.

They put the Moxie to it's trumps in the case of Mrs. Mary E. Cook, 378 Van Buren street, Milwaukee, who had been long time helpless from creeping paralysis, expecting it would fail, when they could denounce it as humbug To their astonishment, she gained 51 pounds in weight, and recovered.
 She then sent statement of the facts to Dr. Thompson, who published it in over 5000 newspapers. The doctor says man will live fifteen years longer from taking Moxie habit ually, as it repairs the hard wear of mind and body as fast as it occurs. Most con- 6rmed invalids become so from overdoine
 Your doctor always tells you so This is no idle twaddle. There are thousands of fami- lies take it the year round, as they do beef steak and they will tell you it prevents break ing down, and a world of knockout. Weakly women everywhere will tell you it gives them double powers of endurance. When this can be accomplished by six cents worth day from the finest and most harmless beverage ever drank, person is no economist who re- fuses to use it., ans 2taW&w
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
Death Of William B. Gay.

William B. Gay, who was formerly man. ufacturer of boots and shoes in this city died yesterday noon at his residence, 21 Orange street. He was born in Massachu- sstts and was seventy years and six months of age. The attending physician says that typhoid fever was the direct cause Mr. Gay leaves widow, son, George Gay, as- sistant manager of Bunnelrs museum, and a daughter, Mrs. A. E. Jones. He has two brothers living, one of whom resides in Peo- ria, Ill.,, and the other in Marlborough, Mass.
 The deceased was a veteran in the civil war, having served ill the Twenty seventh regiment, and was at one time confined in the Baltimore hospital for several months. He was member of Admiral Foote post.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The Globe letter and bill file at Dormans s
 Principal Bangs of Wooster school ha sailed for Europe.
 Professor Jepson and family are summer ing at Stony Creek.
 The scientists say look out for meteors or the nights of August 10th and 11th.
 The Elks are to hold State reunion al the Tunxis House, Tarifville, on August 27th.
 The State picnic of the Sons of Temper ance takes place at High Rock Grove to-mor- TOW.
 D. M. Welch & Sons employees go on theil annual picnic to-day and the firms stores will be closed after g a. m.
 Manager Wall has secured Albert Mallor to lead the orchestra at his house fol the coming theatrical season.
 Despite every exertion by his friends, nc news of the fate of William Malley, of Bridge port, has yet been obtained.
 Descendants of Zeraiah and Rachael Downes, formerly of Bethlehem, will hold a rennion at High Rock Grove to-day.
 President Henry s. Dawson of the Water company and wife leave for Alburgh Springs, vt., to-day. They will be absent till the end of the month
 The remains of Samuel Tyler, who died in Bridgeport, were buried in Evergreen cem- etery yesterday afternoon. Mithra lodge, K. of P, of Bridgeport, attended the funeral exercises.
 Nancy de zuniga, lady's maid employed by Mrs. Eaton of Litch6eld, drowned herself Sunday morning in Tryon's brook. She had been in poor health and once before tried to end her life
 The assault on Chief Bollman in New Ha- ven should be strong argument in favor of Governor Lounsbury's recommendation that Connecticut permanently imprison incorrigi- Waterbury American.
 s. P. Thrasher, formerly of this city but now of the New York Port society, has been obliged to give up his work for the present on account of i'll health. If able he will re- sume his connection with the above society in the fall.
 The thermometer dropped twenty eight de- grees in thirty hours. Early Monday morn ing it touched fifty-four degrees. There was a slight frost to be seen in some parts of the State yesterday morning. The cold wave came from the northwest.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. M. Loomis announce that on Thursday, September 1st, will occur the marriage of Dr. William O. Vile and their daughter Hattie Adele Loomis. The cere- mony will take place at p. m. at the First Methodist church. A reception will be held from until II o'clock at No. 297 Orange street.
 About one hundred members of the old Fifth 0. V. went to Gettysburg yesterday. They left Jersey City at 9:15, arriving in Gettysburg at p. m. There were a num- Der of ladies with the party. A regimental reception was given at the Eagle Hotel last evening. The formal dedication of the mon- ument takes place to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
A 42-Pound Sea Bass

River bass, splendid table fish and a great delicacy, have sometimes been caught in the Connecticut river, near Hartford, weighing 60, 70 and even 80 pounds single fish. But such monsters are rare. Salt water bass, which are also a very fine table fish, are caught in Long Island Sound and the waters just east of it, but they rarely weigh over 20 or 25 pounds; usually 10 to 15. But letter from Narragansett Pier tells of 8 big one.
 The hero of the day is former Bostonian, now resident of England, who has caught not only fish but leviathan. It is a bass leviathan, which, by the aid of a nickel, was found to weigh 42 pounds. Those scales weigh everything. When he took the bait and started for Newport with it the anglers eyes started from his head. By the song silk he felt certain that he had caught either an Atlantic cable or a submarine boat. The fish winded and the man hauled in. For an hour and half he la bored, perspiring like an ice pitcher, excited as Artemus Ward over his twins; with great skill, under much greater strain than his line, he finally got the 42-pounder up to the rocks and his friend gaffed him. Dropping his rod the captor plunged down the rocks, seized the fish in his arms and climbed back to the stand on the summit with his prize, feeling very much as Balboa did when he discovered the Pacific. He had strength enough left to go to the telegraph office and cable the news to his wife This is strictly true Then he went to bed and took things easy, but is now happily out of danger.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
SAYIN ROCK TO-DAY.
The SarsfieIds' and R1Ilyers' Union
 Picnic Te-Day-A Short Parade in

The SarsfeIds' and RiIlyers' Union
 Picnic To-Day-A Short Parade fn Town.
 The Sarsfeld Guards grand annual picnic, in which the Hillyer Guard of Hartford join as guests, takes place to-day at Railroad Grove West Haven. A large number of fveteran Sarsfelds and Hillyers will also attend, and many others, friende of the organizations. A number of prominent city officials will also be present. The music will be by Landri- gan's band of this city and Colts band of Hartford, and Burns will prompt for the dancing. The Sarsfelds meet the Hillyers on their arrival at the Union depot, and they will then march up Meadow, to Church. to the City Hall, where Mayor York will review the parade, and then proceed back to Chapel and to the armory on Meadow. At 80 both companies will take the West Haven cars for the Rock. At 1:30 a shore dinner will be served
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
A H0RRIRLE nEArH.

George BeckeI, Painter. Falls From
 A Building While at Work And
 Strikes EKeadlOng OntOThe Pavement
 BeloW-Death Results ShorEly After
 ward.
 George Beckel, of 219 Dixwell avenue, died yesterday afternoon from injuries sus- tained by falling from the building corner of State and Chapel streets occupied by Brooks & Go. Becbel, with James Kelly, who are painters employed by E. R. Jeffcott, were at work painting the building, and l were on 8 ladder suspended from the top of the building by ropes. They were on the State street side. The staging was about twenty feet from the sidewalk. It was about two o'clock when Becke1 fell. He threw up his hands and called for some one to catch him. He fell into the street be- low head foremost.
 Beckel was precipitated below by losing his balance. The paint used on the building l is of very heavy kind, and Mrs. Jones, who was on the second floor, requested the paint CTS to be careful and not drop any of it on her window awnings. These awnings were pulled up, and in attempting to get around one of them so as not to spill any paint on l it Beckel Intentionally took hold of one end
 
 compelling Beckel to let go his hold and whirling him around rapidly on his dizzy perch. The painter, perceiving lis danger, l tried to clutch at rope but just missed it and was hurled headlong to the fagstone pavement below.
 The police ambulance was immediately called and arrived in about fifteen minutes and Beckel was taken to the hospital, where he died soon after. He was forty-eight years old and leaves wife and four children.
 Officer Collett, who saw the accident, says that Beckel struck on his shoulder and side of his head at the same time. He saw stream of blood spurt frora the painters nose, and fully expected the man had been instantly killed.
 Dr. Bissell, Dr. Frank Whittemore and Dr. Bellosa arrived on the scene. Dr. White more found that the base of Beckel's skull was fractured. They said he couldn't re- cover. The sidewalk where Beckel fell was covered with blood. E. R. Jefcott, the em" ployer of the deceased, notified the family. The deceased was spoken highly of as sober and industrious workman, and as having accumulated considerable property.
 Chapman's Block Island Fishing Trip.
 John G. Chapman's Block Island fishing party goes tomorrow Wednesday, evening
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
It Won,t Bake Bread.

In other words, Hoods Sarsaparilla will not do impossibilities. Its proprietors tell plainly what it has done, submit proofs from sources of unquestioned reliability, and ask you frankly if you are suffering from any disease or affection caused or promoted by impure blood or low state of the system to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. The experience of others is sufficient assurance that you will not be disappointed in the result.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
GRATEFUL-COMFORTJNe EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST

By thorough knowledge of the natural lsws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri uon md by careful application of the fine proper ties or well-selected Cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our hreakfast tables with delicately favored beY- It is by the udicious of such articles of diet
 consttut1on may be gradually built up until Srona enough to resist every tendency to disease BlIns dreds of subtle maadies floating around s ready 70 attack wherever there is weak point. We may ame."-Civil Service Gazette, -S ''A'SN
 Made simply with boiling water or r,iIt soIa only in half pound tins by Grocers labeled thus:
 JAMES EPPS & O., HomeopaIhic Chemists.
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09

reliable article, but Sperry & Barnes hams are, without doubt, the best in the world. If you want pure kettle lard, ask for Sperry 6 Barnes. Every reliable grocer keeps these goods in stock au4 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09

A Sad Bereavement,

Mrs. Wilmerding, who arrived in haste from Europe, in response to a cable summons to see her dying son, John Russ Wilmerding, arrived at the bedside two minutes after he had breathed his last. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
Left S5.OOO.

Catharine Hayes, who has been well known woman in Stafford for many years, died Friday morning after an illness of four days. She came to this country from Ireland good many years ago, and has lived at the house of John Brennan, in Foxville. She left about $5, 1000, most of which, it is said, will go to the aid of Catholic churches.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
sUNDRY MUNICIPAL BUSINESS

The Board of Common Council Meet
 and Concur With the Aldermen in
 Various Matters The Free Public
 Library to Get $3.OOO-The Vinches-
 ter Avenue SeWer-Chief Hendrick
 and Commissioner Jerome Finally to
 be Paid for Their Inspection Trip.
 The board of councilmen met last evening There was but slim attendance of the mem bers of the board.
 The recommendation of the committee on streets adopted by the board of aldermen providing for the grading and eurbing of Burtonia Place caused much discussion. A motion to recommit the order was lost and it was adopted in concurrence.
 Sundry petitions adopted by the board of aldermen were adopted by the council in concurrence.
 The board concurred with the aldermen in appropriating s, 900 to the public library. The petition for thirty-six inch trunk l sewer in Winchester avenue, which was re- ported unfavorably on by the committee on sewers, came from the board of aldermen and caused considerable discussion. The alder men adopted the report of the committee. Councilman Baldwin wanted the matter referred back to the committee on the plea  1 ity to be heard. Councilman Marlowe favor ed concurring with the aldermen. The mo- tion to refer back was lost by an overWhelm- | ing vote.
 The order passed by the board of aldermen instruoting the finance committee to approve the bills incurred by Chief Hendrick and Fire Commissioner Jerome while west on business for the department came up and caused some debate. Councilman Moran thought the committee of claims had belittled the board of finance in ordering the latter to approve bill after it had voted not to. He thought the committee had no power to order the board to approve anything against it's will. Councilman Kent favored concurrence with the board of aldermen. He thought that the members of the board of finance should remember that the Court of Common Council was it's boss. The whole matter was gone over in detail Councilman Lane want ed the board to concur with the aldermen. The board finally concurred.
 Connecticut Man Convicted of Forgery.
 NEW YORK, August S.-Charles J. Mclean of NorwaIk, Conn.,, who was arrested some time ago charged with uttering forged checks on a number of business men, pleaded guilty in the Court of General Sessions to- day and was committed to the Elmira re-
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
Tuesday, August 9. 1887.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS To-DA

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Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09

There are over 17,0OO Mathushek's pianos nov in use, and we have never heard of one being returned or exchanged because it WAS not satisfactory. At Loomis' Temple of Music au4 3teod&w
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
A PeopIa,a Drink.

We notice that the new champagne, called Lactart Champagne, is coming into @ wide popular favor. This is owing to the fact that 1t is entirely non-alcoholic and as agreeable to the taste as any of the imported champagnes. No more delightful drink has ever been in- troduced to the American people, and it is destined, without doubt, to largely super- sede the intoxicating wines. It is sparkling, refreshing, invigorating, and produces most agreeable exhilaration without the banefuI effects that follow indulgence in intoxicating drinks. The drinking habit, when once formed, is difficult to shake off, and an agreeable substitute for intoxicants, such as is furnished by the Laetart Champagne, will be a boon for thousands. The increasing demand for this temperance drink is strik- ing evidence that Lactart Champagne has re- ceived the seal of popular approval
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09

"Chestnuts''-AvO them if you wish to be free from the suffering they cause. To cure aches, pains and lameness, use the Compound Quinine Plasters. Sold by drug QistS
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
ON THE WATER,

Excursions to Take Place To-Day. To-day the Winchester Hose company goes to Glen Island. Do not forget this. It will be one of the best excursions of the season A good many are expected down from Hart ford who will go on the excursion. The at- fractions at Glen Island are many. The weather promises to be pleasant. Thomas full orchestra will go and this will insure plenty of dancing. The Winchesters will make it worth while to go, for they always have successful picnic.
 OFF FOR CoNEY ISLAND.
 Grand Canton Sassacus goes to New York and Coney Island this morning, the steamer Elm City leaving Belle dock at 8 o'clock sharp. A good many from Hartford will go on this excursion
 AT SAvIN ROCK TO-DAY.
 Colts First Regiment band and the Hillyer Guard of Hartford will picnic at Savin Rock to-day, together with the Sarsfelds.
 TO STILES PARK.
 Remember that the popular little steamer Messenger makes trips daily to Stiles Park, Lighthouse Point, a fine place to spend a day.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-09
St. Patrick,s Y EI. k. .AssociatIOn's EEK.
 cur9iOR.

sion of the St. Patrick's Y. M. L. excursion to New York and Coney Island tomorrow are all completed, and with pleasant weather it will undoubtedly be one of the largest of the season. Many prominent vocalists have signifed their intention of being pres ent and the excursionists will be treated to some fine singing. The Elm City will leave Belle dock at 7:45 sharp. The boat will land at Thirty-firs street and not at Twenty first street as has been stated previously.